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Land Use & Transportation

Washington: Car Crashes Decline Again

Fewer crashes, not more, after marijuana legalization.
on May 3, 2013 at 10:00 am

Neighborhood Safe Streets Passes in WA (Finally)

Why take 3 years to pass a bill that nearly everyone liked?
on April 23, 2013 at 9:20 am

House Transportation Package: Fix it Last!

Billions for new highways, a pittance to repair the ones we've already got.
on April 22, 2013 at 2:30 pm

House Transportation Bill: Cars First!

Lots for highway megaprojects, precious little for anything else.
on April 19, 2013 at 4:38 pm

Photo Request: When Parking Gets Ugly

Parking laws can make cities and suburbs less people-friendly.
on April 17, 2013 at 9:01 am

The Columbia River Crossing: Sightline’s Greatest Hits

Why sustainability advocates should be skeptical of the CRC.
on April 16, 2013 at 2:57 pm

The Real Story of Puget Sound’s Disappearing Herring

Rumors about local herring abound. Here's the scoop from the scientists.
on March 29, 2013 at 8:00 am

How To Fix the Washington Transportation Package

Do what's popular: tax hazardous substances and focus on maintenance.
and on March 27, 2013 at 1:15 pm

The Biggest Blind Spot of Urban Greens?

It's zoning.
on March 21, 2013 at 11:27 am

ADUs and Don’ts

The gauntlet of rules that in-law and cottage units must run.
on March 15, 2013 at 9:30 am